We’ve been blown away by the examples of generosity and kindness that are at the heart of so many brands in the community. We asked some of the most giving entrepreneurs and leaders we know to tell us about how they think about the practice of donating a percentage of sales.

Bethany Evans-Brown

When I started Woolberry back in 2016 – I had a dream of donating a portion of our sales to an organization that will help those who do not have basic needs met. My sister used to work for an organization called Charity:Water who builds wells and water systems for remote villages and those with unclean drinking water. When we first started, Read more>>

Jazmin Gutierrez- Wrisley

It’s extremely important to me to always donate a percentage of my sales. Sometimes it’s 10%, sometimes it’s 50%, at times it’s even been 100%. It honestly depends on how that month looks sales wise. It can be overwhelming when deciding on who to donate to because you just want to give to everyone! I decided on changing it up every month. Refugee and immigrant services hold a really special place in my heart. Raices Texas is a great organization. Read more>>

Richard Samuel

I’m passionate about passing on to the next generation the ability to pursue their passions in creative spaces. The Young Creators Art show will take place September 2022 at Richesart Gallery. We will select 20 local artist under 18 to dispay their work for the city to see. It’s our goal to use $50,000 in crowd funding and gallery proceeds to provide scholarships to every artist selected. Read more>>

Ryan Stark

I do a few different types of artwork. They are digital art pop culture prints, murals, and (usually commissioned) animal portraits. I really enjoy painting animals so I started painting my friends pets for them, which slowly grew into an actual business. I wanted to find a way that I could use my animal painting skills for good in the world so I tried reaching out pet shelters in the area to see if they would like for me to do some pet portraits of the animals they have a hard to finding homes for, Read more>>

Terrance Williams

5% of sales from my business are donated to projects that are removing carbon from the atmosphere in creative and innovative ways. So far $4,960.72 has been contributed Read more>>

Brian Lau

With my book, Inferno City Firehouse we are fully dedicated to HELPING all who are struggling with PTSD and/or depression. First, by donating 20% of all profits to several PTSD and depression treatment centers. Secondly, by bringing awareness to the problem, in hopes to lessen the stigma associated with these conditions. Read more>>

Randall Baldwin

Darleen’z Dillaz is fully committed to donating a portion of our sales to the Pancreatic Action Network on behalf of my beloved aunt Darlene who passed in 2017. She is whom the truck is named after, and she represents the fighting spirit of so many people who have succumbed to this horrible cancer. At most venues, we set up an entire table dedicated to her story and provide a place to make donations, pancreatic purple bracelets and stickers. Read more>>

Tiffany Taplashvili

Ever since I remember, I’ve spent time giving back to our community. Growing up in a philanthropic family gave me a lot of love for giving back and donating. When I first started my business, the goal was to give back 10% of profits monthly and I stand behind it!! I choose an organization that fits my standards and donate 10% of profits each month. Read more>>